Cool! So there's hope for me after all.
Anyone can give opinions on science, but ones level of education must be taken into account.
True enough. One's character and integrity must also be taken into account: The news is full of stories of people doing what they know is wrong and telling what they know is not the truth. And brilliant men rob banks too. (I'm not saying that brilliant men are more likely to rob banks, but that be brilliant does not prevent a man from having poor character.)
So I agree -- one's character and their familiarity, knowledge, and skill with the topic are good things to know.
Another problem arises when experts jump off the train and ignore the scientific method. We see this in some of the leading creationists. By accepting religion as the overriding source of "knowledge" in their lives they cease to follow the scientific method. They are no longer doing science, and their judgment is no longer to be trusted.
There's a bit of a strawman, here. I can't speak for all creationists, but I believe the Bible to be true. It's a faith. I know that gravity works.
Does my belief in the Bible prevent me from using the scientific method or from arriving honestly at a conclusion?
-Jeses
It might. Those arguing for a young earth and a literal global flood about 4,350 years ago are doing so in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, and based on virtually no supporting evidence.